INHOUSE

The Domestic Recruitment Agency Specialising in Household Staff

Bespoke

At INHOUSE we offer a bespoke service for recruiting and supplying the very highest calibre of domestic and household staff to a discerning clientele.

Experienced

We have over twenty five years experience within the domestic staff recruitment industry, we place candidates both in the UK and worldwide. We pride ourselves in building a relationship with our clients and candidates.

We only put forward applicants who have a minimum of two years experience and with excellent references.

Specialist

We specialise in the highest calibre of household staff.

We can help you whether you are a client looking for household staff or a candidate seeking work.

Whatever your staffing needs we are here to help you.

  • Butlers
  • Chauffeurs
  • Chefs
  • Daily Maids
  • Estate Managers
  • Housekeepers
  • House Managers
  • Governess
  • Nannies
  • Personal Assistants
  • Secretaries

About Us

INHOUSE was set up in 2000 by Mary Dobson, who has been working in the industry since 1994.

We offer a discreet, bespoke service for discerning employers within private households and prestigious private establishments. We specialise in the very highest calibre of domestic staff on a full time, part time or on a temporary basis both in the UK and Internationally.

We can assist with all staffing needs, however large or small. We have successfully supplied candidates to professional city-dwelling families, working country estates, stately homes, holiday villas and ocean going yachts.

How We Work

We offer a quality service to both clients and staff and will not waste your time by sending unsuitable applicants nor waste the applicant’s time by sending them for unsuitable posts.

After establishing your requirements we provide you with a selection of suitable candidates from our extensive database. For each candidate we endeavor to produce résumé outlining a candidate’s details and include a photograph. Once you have chosen the right candidates we will arrange the interviews on your behalf.

Safeguards

All our applicants have gone through our rigorous process of personal interview, reference and previous employment history verification. They must have at least two years experience and / or relevant professional qualifications. We ensure that all applicants have legal rights to work in the UK.

All written references are personally verbally endorsed before any candidate would be considered for any suitable vacancy.

We pride ourselves on attention to detail and being fully up to date with all aspects of domestic service employment issues.
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It is our policy to follow up on our candidate’s progress and we are always available to discuss any issues, should the need arise. We offer a guarantee period during which we offer replacement staff as detailed in our Terms of Business.

Why Choose Us?

Through our knowledge in the industry, and are extensive contacts and attention to details, we have developed a strong reputation in excellence. We pride ourselves in our friendly, personal touch and take the time to build a strong relationship with our clients. Much of our business derives from personal recommendations.

Recent Vacancies

Live in Housekeeper – Holland Park

08/01/2025
Live in Housekeepers

My clients are seeking a residential housekeeper to care for their property in Holland Park.

The couple travel for a substantial amount of time during the year.

8 a.m. start where she would prepare light breakfast. If the principal is at home for lunch they usually eat a salad or something light, in the evening they  like a Mediterranean style meal.

This is a substantial property covering five floors.

The housekeeper would be required to keep the home clean and tidy at all times and to a high standard, another lady is employed to do the laundry and help with the housekeeping.

There is also a man who does the garden and general maintenance of the property, he also assists in walking the five small dogs to Holland Park which is once a day, the housekeeper would be required to assist on occasion.

Accommodation consists of an annexe with separate entrance, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Saturday morning. If the client is dining at home the finish time would be later.

Excellent opportunity for the right person.

To start within four weeks.

 

£800 net per week

Daily Housekeeper – Knightsbridge London

30/10/2024
Live in Housekeepers

A live out housekeeper is required for a delightful couple based in Knightsbridge.

A four storey mews house, which has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, drawing room, dining room, large kitchen with dining areas.

Ideally would prefer a driver as the couple have a home in the country and like to go there every three weeks and would need to be driven, they would accept a non driver for the right person.

Main duties would be general cleaning of the property, preparing breakfast, which is usually quite simple, clearing and cleaning the kitchen after use.

There are plenty of shopping facilities nearby.

A nice health varied cuisine is required, dinner is usually served early at 6.30.

Polishing and vacuming the home which covers four floors, and cleaning bathrooms. Polishing and cleaning silver.  Doing the laundry including sheets (not all bedrooms are used unless their are guests), washing and ironing of clothes.

The couple are elderly but active and do not require any medical help.  They are seeking someone to maintain their property to a high standard.

Five day week, they like to go to their country home in Hampshire every third week for four days to which you would be required to accompany them.

To start within a month.

Lovely people to work for.

£650.00 nett per week

Personal Assistant based in St James’s London

17/10/2024
Other

Personal Assistant Job Description

We are recruiting for a new Personal Assistant for our Private Client based in St James’s London.

We are seeking an individual who is highly passionate, meticulous with attention to detail and strives for nothing short of excellence.

You will have a proven track record of providing exceptional PA services in a similar setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing and responding to all correspondence including phone calls, emails and letters
  • Scheduling appointments and organising diary entries.
  • Setting reminders for meetings, appointments and other important tasks.
  • Attending meetings.
  • Planning other events.
  • Liaising with other members of staff and external parties.
  • Preparing expense reports and maintaining a filing system.
  • Update contact record keeping.
  • Schedule and attend Doctor’s appointments
  • General administration

Personality

  • Old fashioned mentality
  • Down to earth
  • Good memory (e.g., remember names)
  • Meticulous
  • Attention to detail
  • Conscientious
  • Trustworthy
  • Happy
  • Respectful
  • Energetic
  • Kind
  • Good natured
  • Good understanding of Britain and London
  • Experience in working with Private Clients and UHNWI

Essential Requirements

  • Flexible approach to work – able to work in the evenings.
  • Highly motivated and organised.
  • Demonstration of delivering outstanding service and achieving exceptional results in a similar environment.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, in person and on the phone.
  • Effective organisational capabilities and adept administrative skills.
  • IT literate (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Maintain confidentiality and discretion.

About the Position

  • Female Client
  • Office based in the property
  • Part of a team (House Manager, Housekeepers, Chauffeur)
  • Monday – Friday 10am – 7pm
  • Based near St James Park station
  • Salary up to £80K

 

£80k per annum

BUTLER

08/08/2024
Butlers

BUTLER

My client is currently looking for a butler. based in Kensington.

To start end of August beginning of September.

This is rota role, so the candidate would be required to work one week on and one week off.

Shifts are 10-12 hours.  Food is included.

Some travel usually Gstaad during which time you  get per diems.

This is a large property and is a fully staffed household, currently around 20 staff are employed.

Would suit either a male or female candidate. Must be fit,  heatlhy,  active.

Start end August, early September.

50k per annum

Daily Housekeeper

02/04/2024
Housekeepers & Daily Maids

Housekeeper Profile for Wilton Mews Housekeeper Job Specifications, To start end of April. Excellent salary offered.

The Housekeeper will provide a high level of housekeeping services to the Client. The ideal candidate must have proven previous experience working in a similar role.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Housekeeper

  • Cleaning house daily
  • Reporting maintenance issues and emergencies
  • Laundry
  • Looking after the family’s dog when needed (walking, feeding etc)
  • Ensuring the interior of the house is clean and well-maintained at all times
  • Coordinate with household staff to ensure standards are maintained
  • Ensuring cleaning product stock is available
  • Energetic, can do attitude

Requirements

  • Proven work experience working as a Housekeeper in a similar role
  • Excellent with dogs
  • Able to travel with the family if needed (Once or twice a year)
  • Experience working in luxury residential properties and homes
  • Experience working with families and UHNWI.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of service
  • Able to work efficiently without compromising quality or standards
  • Able to ascertain the clients requirements
  • Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Highly organised and excellent at multi-tasking
  • Good communications skills
  • Outstanding references
  • Driving Licence (Not essential)
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Lives in London / Greater London (within one hour commute to Belgravia)
  • High attention to detail.
  • The ability to spot what needs doing in a home.
  • Creating systems if and when needed and/or maintaining them.
  • Available to work 40 hours per week, 5 days Monday-Friday

Skills of an Excellent Housekeeper

  • Discretion and confidentiality
  • Excellent multitasker
  • Proactive thinker and problem solver
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Good communicator
  • Excellent time management

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Expenses Covered

 

£43k plus

Chauffeur

03/01/2024
Chauffeurs

One of our clients drivers will be leaving  in March and we’re keen to find a replacement ASAP.  They are currently seeking a suitable candidate to join the current team (three chauffeurs are employed full time).  They need someone to fit in with the other two drivers. Based Central London

  • Permanent position (salaried)
  • Part of team of 3 drivers, replacing one of the three leaving
  • Start date March 2024 (or preferably sooner)
  • Strong knowledge of London
  • Discrete
  • Flexible and accepting that last minute changes may be required to respond to the needs of the Principal and family
  • Weekend work is a non-negotiable. There is an increasing demand for weekend work given the Principal and family’s busy lives. There is a desire to have two drivers working every second weekend so we’re keen to find someone who is comfortable with weekend work and time off during the week instead. We’re also open to someone who would work every weekend, plus a few days in the week if such a suitable candidate existed
  • Other shifts are either full days or split between a morning or an afternoon/evening shift
  • Priority is driving the Principal and his son during the week – school, work, appointments and evening engagements. The rest of the day is running errands for the office and households, as required. At weekends, driving the Principal and wider family
  • Typically 5 days’ work and 2 days rest per week
  • Requirement to drive several different cars (including sports cars and left-hand drives), a Sprinter minibus and a motorcycle
  • Physically fit as some errands require lifting plus dog walking during the day if on shift
  • Good administrative skills

 

£55 - 60k per annum

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